Teacher of Ict/Computing - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-439T
• Posted:31/03/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:06/06/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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As a result of Cornwallis Academy’s increasing popularity and excellent reputation in the local community, we are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of ICT/Computing with a second subject (desirable not essential) on a full time permanent basis. 

We pride ourselves on being innovative, cutting edge and look for staff who extol these qualities. Consequently, we are looking to recruit innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic people who are willing to engage in changing the face of education.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching Computing to join our developing and flourishing department. The right candidate needs to be able to teach Computing at KS3 and Creative iMedia at KS4. The ability to teach Computer Science at KS4 would also be advantageous. We run a KS5 course in Digital Media so any experience in this is also welcome. You will need to be able to inspire our young people to develop their skills in this subject area at KS3, KS4 and KS5. If you are looking to become part of a friendly, hardworking and supportive department, dedicated to raising standards of achievement, we wish to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring Teacher of ICT/Computing who:

• Will raise achievement and deliver excellent academic outcomes
• Can model excellence in the classroom
• Has the training skills and experience to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning
• Has the initiative, energy and enthusiasm to enhance community and external performance opportunities
• Is able to evaluate and improve their impact and effectiveness
• Will provide an active link with other key colleagues to support the research, development, innovation and evaluation of teaching & learning across the school
• Ability to teach across all Key Stages
• Have experience using Microsoft and Windows devices 
• Will have Qualified Teacher Status
• Will have the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4 Experience of teaching KS5 is desirable.
• Will possess recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary schools, one Primary school, and one Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An incredibly well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email officecornwallis@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification